Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Centennial, Colorado

Ocean freight from Shanghai to the USA takes 15 to 40 days (port-to-port), depending on the type of load (FCL or LCL) and the port of arrival – West Coast is generally faster to reach from China than East Coast ports. Air freight is much faster, with expedited options ranging from 1 to 3 days.

Standard air freight between China and the US generally takes around 8-10 days. It's not that planes are slower; it comes down to the fact that air freight processes are more complicated than for express freight. Express air freight services typically shaves 2-3 days off standard air freight transit times.

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $100+ for ground services, with FedEx Ground and UPS Ground often being the cheapest options in the $75-$90 range for longer distances, while USPS Ground Advantage can be around $128. Prices vary significantly by distance, speed, and carrier, with local/regional shipments being cheaper (around $40-$50) and expedited services or long-haul FedEx/UPS costing more, sometimes over $100-$200.